Montpellier Gallery is modern gallery which houses the work of contemporary artists most of whom are British. You are very welcome to browse in the gallery's three rooms each displaying a range of individual pieces. For example, there are prints by artists such as Roy Fairchild, exquisite glass confections by glass maker Peter Layton and more paintings, prints, ceramics and jewelery than you can take in. If nothing catches your eye, you can always commission a one-off piece from many of the artists on show here. Please call for open hours.
Located around 9 miles from Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon, Compton Verney is an art gallery set in a sprawling area with over 800 pieces of art in its princely collection. It exhibits works from international, national and local artists and even educates people in the appreciation of art. It is possible to hire the gallery for workshops, wedding receptions or as a mellow conference space.To promote an artistic culture and make art more inclusive, discounts are given to senior citizens, students, families and the unemployed.
Owned and managed by the National Trust, Upton House is the magnificent structure standing admist the beautiful landscape of Ratley and Upton. The interiors of house are surrounded by Lord Bearsted's vital art and porcelain collections, including works by artists like Stubbs and Hogarth. It has lush sweeping lawn flanked with series of terraces and herbaceous borders and a mirror pool.
To relax on the majestic gardens of the golden honey coloured building of Farnborough Hall is quite an experience. Home of the Holbech family since 1684 and standing in the heart of rural Warwickshire, the hall was reconstructed in the early 18th Century. It is surrounded by superb landscape gardens and is the ideal place to stand and enjoy a cool drink. The interiors of the building are equally enchanting, if not more. The main highlight is the Staircase dome, with incredibly ornate plasterwork depicting flowers and fruit. The intricate plasterwork done inside is considered to be some of the finest historic plasterwork in England. The building is full of artwork and artifacts collected during the owner's 18th-century Grand Tour.